86756 Respiratory virus antibody
Also known as: Respiratory virus serology, Viral resp serology
Serologic testing to detect antibodies against respiratory viruses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza, and adenovirus. Used to identify recent or past viral respiratory infections.
In Plain Language
Lung virus antibody test; Respiratory infection blood test
Clinical Context
Used to confirm suspected viral respiratory tract infections including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and parainfluenza. Commonly ordered during respiratory illness workup to guide clinical management and infection control measures.
RVU Information
CPT 86756 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 86756?
CPT 86756 (Respiratory virus antibody) is a Pathology & Lab code. Serologic testing to detect antibodies against respiratory viruses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza, and adenovirus. Used to identify recent or past viral respiratory infections.
Who uses CPT code 86756?
CPT 86756 is used by Pathology, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine. Used to confirm suspected viral respiratory tract infections including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and parainfluenza. Commonly ordered during respiratory illness workup to guide clinical management and infection control measures.
When is CPT 86756 used?
Used to confirm suspected viral respiratory tract infections including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and parainfluenza. Commonly ordered during respiratory illness workup to guide clinical management and infection control measures.
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